Process Engineer – Avon, CT

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

We currently seek a Process Engineer to join our division located in Avon, CT, and help support our continued business growth.

Job Description

The Process Engineer position is responsible for the design and development of new manufacturing processes/systems for specialty optical fibers, as an integral part of new product development and manufacturing system development plans. This position works closely with product development, manufacturing and production teams to ensure all requirements are fully-developed, understood and meet the goal to achieve a smooth transfer to manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to:

Design and development of new manufacturing processes/system for new specialty optical fibers

Carry out activities and plans for process improvement projects

Develop, implement, and train production personnel to process procedures through ETQ system

Contribute to Alpha production support

Provide engineering support to fiber production, including trouble shooting and yield improvement

Works to improve existing manufacturing processes using Lean manufacturing concepts

Provide technical support to customers

Responsible for submitting and controlling fiber/process development project budget

Perform other related duties as required by management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include:

B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical, engineering discipline

Two years relevant work experience desired

Three to five years of experience in extrusion process and control is highly desired

Must have strong skills in data analysis, statistics, and data-based decision making

Project Management experience preferred

Knowledge of optical fiber glass materials and coatings preferred

Computer and programing skills preferred

Understanding of optical waveguide and fundamentals of fiber optics preferred

Experience with Lean manufacturing desirable

Working at OFS means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement and a matching 401(k) plan.

If you’d like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please send your resume to hrofs@ofsoptics.com. Submissions must include salary information.

OFS Fitel, LLC, a Georgia based global company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.